The Tarsier® millimetre wave FMCW radar is a unique system that has been developed by QinetiQ specifically for the detection of unwanted debris on airport runways. The speaker describes the stringent radar requirements, the evaluation of a prototype system and the subsequent full productisation. Examples are shown from the recent installation of four radar units at Vancouver International Airport.
Tarsier®, a unique radar for helping to keep debris off airport runways
2006-01-01
18 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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